NEW
Fall 2013, Winter 2014 and Spring 2014 quarters
- Faculty
- Allen Olson physics, education , Emily Lardner composition, education, literature
- Fields of Study
- education
- Preparatory for studies or careers in
- teaching, educational research
- Description
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Undergraduate students interested in education, pedagogy, cognitive science, and general issues of teaching and learning (the learning sciences) are encouraged to apply to join this research team and explore teaching and learning. Possible areas of study include the following:
- Constructivism
- Documenting learning
- Effects of social interaction on learning
- Effects of team teaching on student learning
- Effects of technology on learning
- Integrative and interdisciplinary learning
- Math education
- Motivation in learning
- Research methods
- Science education
- Writing across the curriculum
New students will begin by reading current research and observing learning in formal and informal environments. Evergreen will be the site for our initial research studies. Over time, students will help develop research questions and conduct research at Evergreen and possibly expanding into other learning settings. Students may participate at various levels of credit over multiple quarters and multiple years.
Please go to the Research Opportunities catalog view for additional information.
- Advertised Schedule
- Schedule will be determined by consensus among the research group but will likely include opportunities for both day and evening students.
- Campus Location
- Olympia
- Books
- Greener Store
- Offered During
- Day, Evening and Weekend